End of Life Care

St Leonard's Hospice

St Leonard’s Hospice is a leading provider of palliative and end-of-life care, dedicated to supporting individuals with life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and advanced heart failure. Their vision is that everyone living with a life-limiting illness has access to the best possible care and support and will be supported to die well. Our services include: an In-Patient Unit providing specialist round the clock care, Hospice@Home supporting those patients who want to spend the last few weeks of their lives at home, Carer Support Service providing a much-needed break for people caring for a family member or friend, Wellbeing Drop-Ins for anyone living with a life-limiting illness and those they care about, plus Bereavement Support for people living with grief.

The team comprises highly experienced doctors and nurses, and specialists in complementary therapy, physiotherapy, social work, occupational therapy and spiritual care, all working together to provide holistic support.

NHS York Teaching Hospital

NHS York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers information, advice and guidance on end of life care. For further information visit the NHS York website.

Bereavement Services

York Cruse

Cruse Bereavement Care is a national charity offering help and support to anyone who has been bereaved.

Cruse is committed to breaking the stigma around grief and ensuring that everyone, no matter how old or young, can access the highest quality support following a bereavement.

Cruse provides a national telephone helpline and useful information on its website. Trained volunteers also provide face-to-face support and practical advice in branches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

For further information contact York Cruse.

St Leonard's Hospice

St Leonard’s Hospice offers bereavement services through their bereavement team, including bereavement drop-in sessions. For further information visit the St Leonard’s Hospice website.